“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you
didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines.
Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover.”
– Mark Twain

Welcome to the latest edition of the number one Defense Career Opportunities
Newsletter, “DEFCON-1,” a networking newsletter featuring job opportunities
and career advice for those who are part of the global defense, aerospace,
maritime, marine technology and security industry.

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*** In this issue (This week’s jobs are listed here, and then offered with
links or in more detail below):

In a highly uncertain strategic environment, the ability to use the majority
of the world’s surface, and reach most of its population makes maritime
forces those of choice for the world’s main actors and their allies – and
surface warships are key components of such forces. Their need to police the
oceans against the dual threats of terrorism and piracy make surface warship
programmes a crucial and indispensable part of the future maritime
environment.

Surface Warships will provide the ideal environment for industry and naval
professional to discuss innovative future designs and the need to keep
current vessels battle ready through capability upgrades and refits.

*** The Surface Navy Association (SNA) Scholarship program is an annual
activity that SNA is very proud to offer to our members’ dependent children
and spouses for undergraduate and graduate education. The academic
achievements of our scholars are impressive and our current year’s renewal
GPA (for those asking for a second through fourth year of
support) was 3.64.

An SNA Scholar receives an academic scholarship based on demonstrated
leadership, community service, academic achievement and commitment to
pursuing higher educational objectives. Our criteria require that an
applicant be a child, stepchild, ward or spouse of a current SNA member who
is a Surface Warfare Officer or Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist or
Officers and Enlisted members of the Coast Guard who’ve earned a permanent
Cutterman’s pin, with three years of sea time.

With humble beginnings in 1995, with one scholarship for $500, we now award
over $120,000 per year to 60 total individuals. In fact, since
2002 we have provided nearly three quarters of a million dollars in
scholarship support to our members and families.

This past year, SNA received over 50 applications and was able to award
scholarships to 17 of these outstanding new applicants. With your help, we
can continue to grow this exceptional program. SNA is currently accepting
donations for the scholarship fund online at:

The Surface Navy Association greatly values any donation and all donations
are tax deductible as SNA is a 501(c) 3 organization. As an example of the
financial clout we can have together, if every member gave just $25, it
would be enough to award over 20 fully-funded new scholarships. This is an
important way for us to invest in the futures of the families of our
nation’s Surface Warriors.

*** Here are the DEFCON 1 jobs for this week:

1.) Analyst 4, MCR Federal, Wright Patterson AFB, OH

MCR is the trusted leader in integrated program management solutions.
For more than 30 years, we have provided objectivity, smart thinking, and
the highest levels of support to help our clients get the job done, and done
right. Our vast experience and knowledgeable people are our greatest assets.
Their subject matter expertise, commitment to excellence and the high
quality of their work, combined with our full suite of services, allows our
clients to accomplish their missions and support national priorities. Our
corporate values are based on integrity, excellence, honesty, service, and
trust. It is through these values that we form long-term client
partnerships, build expertise, and attract and retain talented employees.

Duties

Responsible for the implementation of DOD and Air Force acquisition policies
and management procedures. Must evaluate, select, adapt, and modify standard
techniques, procedures, and criteria. Responsible for the development and
analyzes of an integrated program master schedule and performing the
technical evaluation of contractor prepared schedules. Support the program
at reviews, conferences, and other functions. Knowledge of establishing and
determining the ability of assigned equipment and subsystems to meet design
requirements, and experience in determining that the design requirements are
met for the integration of system into a complete operational aeronautical
system.
Knowledge and experience in interpreting operational requirements,
determining subsystem interfaces, and analyzing risks and design trade-offs
within limitations imposed by cost, performance, production schedules, and
supporting requirements.

Qualifications

Six (6) years Acquisition exp. in which three (3) in direct experience.

Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Compensation

MCR, LLC’s compensation and benefits package is very competitive. It is
designed to help employees meet varying needs throughout their careers and
to reward employee’s skills, experience, and potential.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MCR is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers qualified
applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color,
religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation,
or any other protected factor.

OMNITEC Solutions (http://www.omnitecinc.com) has an immediate employment
opportunity for a Senior Windows Systems Administrator supporting a high
profile web hosting infrastructure at our client site in Ft. Meade in
Maryland (20755).
Some of the sites you will support include:

Provide planning, management and logistics support to Department of Navy
Assistant for Administration (DON/AA) Customer Service Division (CSD)
office for various events and conferences. Events to include:
Charitable Campaign Fundraising Events, Award Ceremonies, Military
Retirements, and more of the same type.

– Event Planning and Support: Responsible for entire event planning and
support, from start to finish, to involve all logistics and
consideration of policy-related matters. Create and maintain a plan for
every event requirement in accordance with DON/AA CSD guidance.
– Event Execution: Collection and disbursal of monies, electronic
presentation management (gathering and loading electronic presentations
from presenters/speakers onto presentation devices and archiving for
post event dissemination), and monitoring event progress and taking
action, when warranted, to either rectify a problem or arrange for
additional or different support for speakers or participants.
– Development of Print, Web-Based and other Information Products.
– Event Assessment.
– Performs as a team leader or individual in the planning and execution
of all tasks.
– Be able to interface with top Navy Leadership (SES and Flag Officers)
in coordinating events.

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